Hello, truckers!
Have you ever heard about the Alaska Veterans Memorial? It is the first memorial dedicated to the state’s veterans. Today we want to give you a sneak peek into how it looks in our game. Yes, we decided to include the memorial, as it is a very important landmark of Alaska.
Here is how it looks on Google Maps:
And here is how it looks in the game:
If that’s the first time you’re hearing about the memorial, here’s some info. The memorial was built in 1983 and features five 20-foot tall concrete panels representing the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. On each panel is a short history of that branch's contribution to Alaska. In later years two more plaques were added to honour the Alaska National Guard and Merchant Marines.
The memorial is located in a very picturesque place, between Anchorage and Fairbanks, both of which are represented in our game. The site is surrounded by trees, and on a clear day, visitors can see Denali (previously known as Mount McKinley) which is only 35 miles away from the site.
We could not dismiss the importance of this place, so we simply must have included it in the game! Are you going to stop, get out of your truck and visit it while passing by?